As an architect, Yakusha ushered in an important "turning point" in his career in 2014. This was a turbulent year in Ukraine, when the citizens almost lost their land and identity. In order not to threaten traditional culture, she began to express herself with ceramic art. These designs are rooted in the country's cultural heritage and combined with minimalist aesthetics to give Ukraine more possibilities for modern design.

Yakusha uses terracotta as a medium to return to the roots of culture. Ukraine’s pottery tradition is very old, originating from the ancient Tripilian culture. The original inspiration was local traditional festive pottery, with a bagel-shaped hole in the middle of the vase. At the same time, she also created the form based on words, making the vase look like a sacred amulet in the shape of a doll.

Yakusha wants to reflect the entire life energy that has been wrapped in Ukrainian soil for centuries through his ceramic art series. Based on the research of domestic traditions, materials and craftsmanship, she crafts unique forms by hand, and uses the materials and techniques left by her ancestors to create pottery. These works bring her national identity to the forefront of the design world.